People From Around The World Posing With Their Daily Food Intake

Daily food intakes vary dramatically around the world, and even though we think of some countries and nationalities as light eaters in terms of calorie count the actual results might surprise you.

This eye opening photo series by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio reveals 23 different people from around the world posing with their average daily food intake laid out on the table before them, as well as an approximate calorie value for the day’s meals.

For example:

Saleh Abdul Fadlallah, Camel Broker, Egypt – 3,200 Calories

Solange Da Silva Correia, Rancher’s Wife, Brazil – 3,400 Calories

Maria Ermelinda Ayme Sichigalo, Mother of Eight, Ecuador – 3,800 Calories

Noolkisaruni Tarakuai, Third Wife of a Maasai Chief – 800 Calories

You can see the rest of these fascinating photos here.